acetyl chloride

noun

, Chemistry.

1. a colorless, toxic, and fuming liquid of pungent odor, C 2 H 3 OCl, soluble in ether, acetone, and acetic acid: used in the manufacture of dyes and pharmaceuticals.

acetyl chloride

noun

1. a colourless pungent liquid used as an acetylating agent. Formula: CH 3 COCl Also calledethanoyl chloride